Generac Power Systems 00862-1 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
Mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 2) are
the following features:
Figure 2 — Typical Control Panel
FUSE
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
FUEL PRIMER
Before starting a cold engine (it has not been started
in more than two weeks), you must press this switch
to bring fuel from the tank to the carburetor. This-rock­
er type switch springs back to its original position
when you release it. ..
START/STOP SWITCH
To crank and start the. engine, hold this-switch at its
START position. Release the switch when the engine
starts. To .stop an operating engine,, press and hold
the switch in its STOP position' until the engine.shuts
off. The switch center position is the RUN position.
FUSE
Protects the engine DC control circuit against electrical
overload'. If the fuse element has melted open due to
overloading, the engine cannot be cranked. If you must
replace it, use only ari identical replacement fuse.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Protects generator's AC output circuit against over­
load,
i.e., prevents unit from exceeding
wattage/amperage capacity.
AUTOMATIC CHOKE
The engine is' equipped with an automatic choke that
consists of two main components — choke solenoid
and prechoke.
CHOKE SOLENOID
During engine cranking (start/stop switch at START),
a solid state choke module signals the choke solenoid
to actuate and cycle (choke on/choke off) until engine
starts. The choke solenoid thus opens and closes the
carburetor choke valve only when the engine is crank­
ing. When engine starts, the choke cycling stops. .
PRECHOKE
The choke system also has a temperature sensitive
metal strip that adjusts the choke valve angle accord­
ing to ambient temperatures (i.e., in cold ambient
temperatures the choke-valve closes more). Once the
engine starts, an element .heats the temperature sen­
sitive strip to a normal operating condition, opening
the choke valve system. This may take about three
minutes in cooler weather.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Instructions and information in this
manual assume the generator has been properly
installed, connected, serviced, tested and adjusted by
a qualified installation technician or installation con­
tractor.
INSTALLATION
Generator installation .must have been properly com­
pleted so. it complies with-all applicable codes,, stan­
dards and regulations and with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
: Have engine crankcase properly serviced with recom­
mended oil before starting. Refer to "Maintenance"
and "Specifications" sections for. oil servicing proce­
dures and recommendations.
CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or istart the
engine before you have properly serviced it with
the recommended oil may result in engine faiiure.
FUEL SUPPLY
The engine must have adequate supply of proper fuel
to operate. Before starting, check that sufficient fuel is
available.
NOTE: On some installations, thè generator engine
may “share" the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank with the
vehicle engine. Some installations may provide sepa­
rate fuel tanks for generator and vehicle engine.
■ COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
Air inlet and outlet openings in the generator compart­
ment must be open and unobstructed for continued
proper operation. Without sufficient cooling and venti­
lating air flow, the engine-generator quickly overheats,
which causes it to quickly shutdown. Overheating
could also damage the unit or your vehicle.
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